A US study finds fewer kids with acute respiratory infections received antibiotics during video visits with primary care providers than in-person visits.
Utah and Arizona report new cases as Bangladesh and Guatemala amass pediatric deaths.
Roughly two thirds of the outbreaks occurred within family or social networks, and a quarter occurred in group settings like workplaces and correctional facilities.
People who got the vaccines at the same time had roughly the same immune response as those who got them separately, with few serious side effects.
The experience might serve as a template for using wastewater surveillance for identifying infectious diseases in the community.
We recap last week's multiple RFK Jr testimonies, some potentially good news at the federal level, and state vaccine policy news.
With measles becoming more common, experts recommend learning to recognize the symptoms and taking precautions to protect yourself and others.
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Of the 5 H9N2 avian flu cases, 4 were from China and 1 was reported in Italy.
"It [vaccine shared decision-making directive] creates doubt if you now have to discuss it with your doctor."
How to avoid inappropriate dental antibiotics
Going to the dentist is unavoidable. But getting an antibiotic prescription from the dentist isn't. Part 3 of a 3-part series on potential harms from taking antibiotics for dental procedures.
